Help with annual service charge and major works

Those in receipt of Income Support or Job Seekers Allowance may be entitled to assistance from the Department for Works and Pension (DWP) to pay towards your service charge and any major works bill.

To make a claim, you will need to send the DWP copies of your bill(s), the summary of costs and any Major Works Section 20 Notice. The DWP will confirm if you are eligible under their guidelines, and it is best to make any application as soon as possible otherwise your claim may be delayed or refused. However, you should not withhold payment while your claim is being assessed.